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Christine Carmichael

Instructor

480 Wilson Rd, Room 208

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Christine Carmichael is a PhD candidate in Gender, Justice, and Environmental Change and is completing a graduate certificate in Community Engagement. She earned a Master of Public Affairs and MS in Environmental Science from Indiana University in 2010, and a BA in Political Science from MSU in 2006. Outside of academia, Christine’s professional experience includes work in government affairs for The Wildlife Society, The Wilderness Society, and the Indiana Forest Alliance. Her passion is to broaden participation and engage diverse groups in dialogue to improve natural resource policies and outcomes.

I also love to participate in outdoor activities with friends, family, and undergraduate students in the Forestry Club!

Current research:

Dissertation (expected completion in Fall 2016): The trouble with trees? Social and political dynamics of greening efforts in Detroit, Michigan.

As emphasis on city-wide tree planting to enhance urban forests expands, the success and sustainability of these efforts hinges on understanding the range of perspectives of those involved on the benefits, costs, and decision-making process used. This research provides insights from residents, The Greening of Detroit (a non-profit organization) staff and volunteers, as well as city of Detroit representatives and staff to enhance the ecological and social outcomes of “urban greening” efforts.